Jean C. González（致远）
About Jean C. González（致远）
Jean C. González is the Senior Cyber Security Manager at the NBA, with extensive experience in cybersecurity across various industries and a strong educational background in Cybersecurity Technology and Psychology.
Current Role at the NBA
Jean C. González serves as the Senior Cyber Security Manager at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he is responsible for overseeing the organization’s cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and securing digital infrastructure against potential threats. His role involves strategic planning, implementation of cybersecurity measures, and continuous monitoring to address evolving security challenges.
Previous Roles at the NBA
Before his current position, Jean C. González held two other roles at the NBA. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Cyber Security Manager, where he managed security projects and initiatives. Prior to that, in 2020, he worked as a Cyber Security Consultant for nine months, contributing his expertise to various critical cybersecurity assessments and implementations within the organization.
Career at Siemens
Jean C. González worked at Siemens as an IT Security Auditor in the Controlling and Finance Audit (CF A) department from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in the Greater New York City Area, he performed comprehensive security audits, identified risks, and ensured compliance with relevant regulations and standards. His work was crucial in fortifying the company’s IT security framework.
Educational Background
Jean C. González holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cybersecurity Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completed between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Campus, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His academic background in both cybersecurity and psychology provides a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to cybersecurity challenges.
Expertise in Cyber Security
Jean C. González has established and led cybersecurity programs across a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial, industrial, healthcare, and technology. His specialized skills encompass application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, penetration testing, and red teaming. His multilingual capabilities further enhance his ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in international enterprise environments.